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The Flash versus Spider-Man - Big Books Newsletter Giveaway
For last month's DC vs Marvel themed giveaway we asked you who would win if Spider-Man fought The Flash, and wowzers, did you deliver! Many creative forces rose to the occasion and wrote in with numerous ways the two would defeat each other, as well as ways in which they... wouldn't. We... more »
Hatsukoi Note - Manga Review
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Hatsukoi Note by mangaka Amekiri was serialized in Japan from January to August 2021 in the boys' love magazine Dear+. This marks the mangaka's first published work. While the volume can be read as a standalone one-shot, a spin-off featuring side characters from the story, titled Hatsukoi Note:... more »
Absolute Batman #2 by Scott Snyder - Review
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Sometimes it only clicks at the second attempt. With Absolute Batman #2, my enthusiasm for Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta’s alternative world of the Dark Knight has finally taken hold.And I’m glad that at least with this new, fresh continuity, DC is keeping up the enthusiasm for Batman that... more »
Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz The Creator of Snoopy and Peanuts
The Peanuts were a part of my childhood, but I wouldn’t call myself a big fan, and I certainly didn’t know anything about the artist. Still, something about this standalone volume drew me in, and I find the concept intriguing - getting to know different artists and authors in this way.... more »
Absolute Superman #1 by Jason Aaron
Absolute Superman of all things!Looks like DC and Jason Aaron have managed to surprise me once again.They're both generally quite good at that, so it's not really all that surprising that they've joined forces to surprise me.Anyway, what I'm trying to say is that Jason Aaron and Rafa... more »
The Hachioji Specialty: Tengu’s Love - Manga Review
To be honest, I didn’t know much about The Hachioji Specialty: Tengu’s Love before reading it. However, the cover immediately conveyed exactly the kind of warm-hearted atmosphere I enjoy, so the manga quickly found its way onto my reading list without any hesitation. The manga is created... more »
Tom King: some of our favourite graphic novels
Tom King - the former student of philosophy and history who doesn't even need to brag about it because it shows in every single story he's written. Tom King - the man who doesn't shy away from deeply complex emotions and actions, who writes superheroes as deeply human and with... more »
Pupposites Attract Vol. 1 - Manga Review
As a big fan of animal-themed manga, I'm always on the lookout for new, cute stories centered around our four-legged friends. While cats often dominate my bookshelf, I’m always excited when a dog-themed manga brings some fresh variety. Pupposites Attract by mangaka Hono Natsuna is... more »
Touring the DC All-In Initiative | Episode 1
We’ve finally been inducted into the DC Retailer Pantheon! That means we now get early access to previews of comics coming out months in advance. And the timing couldn’t be better with DC’s All-In and Absolute Universe offering loads of fresh starts and jumping-on points. Naturally,... more »
Top single issues recommendations - September 2024
Simone's Top 44 - The Ultimates #3: I'm still not impressed with the Ultimates at the moment, but this issue introduced one of my favorite characters into this Ultimate universe: She-Hulk (don't worry, no spoilers, she's on the cover!). I love how they reinvented her, and after reading the last... more »